St Michael's School vs Tallangatta Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 158 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Michael's School
Tallangatta · Catholic primary · Prep-6
83 students · ICSEA 1006
Tallangatta Primary School
Tallangatta · Government primary · Prep-6
90 students · ICSEA 980
| Measure | St Michael's School Tallangatta VIC | Tallangatta Primary School Tallangatta VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #871 of 1,290 | #1102 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2668 of 4,908 | #3531 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 83 | 90 |
| Girls / boys | 45 / 38 | 44 / 46 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +177% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 980 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 7.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Tallangatta 3700 | Tallangatta 3700 |
| Council area | Towong | Towong |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.smtallangatta.catholic.edu.au | www.tallangattaps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael's School scores higher on the Success Index (50.2 vs 38.6).
- •St Michael's School has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 980), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Michael's School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.2).
- •Tallangatta Primary School is the larger school with 90 students compared with 83.
- •St Michael's School has grown faster over five years (177% vs -22%).
- •St Michael's School is a catholic school while Tallangatta Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Michael's School better than Tallangatta Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Michael's School ranks higher (50.2 vs 38.6 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are St Michael's School and Tallangatta Primary School?
About 158 m in a straight line, between Tallangatta and Tallangatta in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Michael's School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tallangatta Primary School has 12.2.
How do St Michael's School and Tallangatta Primary School rank in VIC?
St Michael's School is 871st of 1,290 and Tallangatta Primary School is 1102nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.